Cool Facts About Insect Toys: What You Didn't Know!

There are many interesting facts about insects that you may not have known, whether you are an entomologist and/or just curious about them. There are more than 10 quintillion insects on Earth. And there are approximately 200 million bugs for every human. Insects make up the Insecta class, which is the largest group of organisms on Earth. They can be divided into 32 different orders.

Beetles are one of the most widespread species. At the moment, at least 350,000 species are known to exist. Some of the most common insects are spiders, ants, and roaches. These insects can live on land but also in water. Aquatic bugs include the water boatman, which is a type of aquatic bug. These insects can breathe on the surface of the water, and they hang upside down to catch air. These insects are often kept as pets. The stag is a popular Japanese pet.

Cockroaches can travel up to 3 miles an hour. They can also hold their breathe for up to 40 minutes. They can also live for over a month with no food. Extreme temperatures are another place where insects can live. They are rarely found in the ocean. These insects are also famous for their stinky fur.

FAQ

Which is the most mysterious spot on Earth?

Antarctica is considered the most mysterious area on Earth.

This is why we find it so captivating. Because it's unlike any other place in the world.

It is remote and difficult to reach. It is not what you see.

You will also find some of the oddest wildlife species in this natural wonder.

Let's see how this incredible destination became famous for its mystery.

Antarctica: The South Pole

Antarctica is named for no one. Some believe it refers to "land of ice". Others believe it derives from Greek mythology.

In ancient Greece, Antarktis was the name given to the island where Zeus' twin brothers were born. One of the twins was said to have been born in winter. This is why the word "antarctic" was chosen.

Others believe that the name comes from the Greek words anti meaning against and tropos meaning to turn. This would mean land turned away from the sun.

Whatever the reason Antarctica holds a special fascination, people have always loved it.

It is the highest, coldest, windiest, dryest, and most populated continent. It is too cold to support trees, plants, and animals.

Yet, life is abundant in this frozen wilderness.

Here are about 90% of all the living creatures on Earth. About 50% of the world's plant and animal species can be found here.

What makes Antarctica so special? Here, water is frozen into ice rather than vaporizing into the air.

This creates large masses of ice that float above the ground.

These glaciers are responsible for covering 80% of the continent. And they're growing larger every year.

The Antarctic ice sheet has grown 60ft since 1960.

If the melting continues, sea level could rise up to 200ft. It could result in massive flooding all over the world.

However, not all scientists believe this to be bad news. Global warming may be beneficial for some scientists. They claim that the melting of ice sheets could accelerate as temperatures rise. This would lead to flooding that removes tons of toxic chemicals and soil from our bodies.

However, others caution that this theory sounds a lot like a plot in a science fiction movie.

Why do actors get blacklisted?

As an actor, rejection is much more common than for writers. If you're an actor, you'll probably get rejected a lot. It doesn't matter, because you will eventually find someone you love.

Actors have a lot of talent, so they can make a decent living almost anywhere. Most actors don't care about making money. They love acting, and they love telling stories. If you are an actor, you will most likely put yourself out there.

Sometimes you may be told by the audition panel that you are too young, too old, or wrong for the role. Or you might audition for a movie and lose out to another person. This happens all the time.

Once you've been cast you might also be subject to criticism. Many people will tell you you look horrible or that you shouldn't be wearing make-up. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.

Sometimes your character isn't real or authentic and you will be criticised. Perhaps you play a homosexual man and everyone thinks that you're straight. You could also play a woman with a tendency to cry a lot, even though she's supposed to be tough.

Or maybe you're asked to change your voice. Sometimes they ask for you to sound like a male or female. Most times, though, they want you to sound better.

These criticisms should be ignored. Actors often feel like they've failed if they're told they did something wrong. However, they aren't doing anything wrong.

They were not born with the talent that would make them famous. Sometimes they don't fit that bill no matter how hard or if they try.

There are lots of reasons why an actor could get blacklisted. Some people don't like actors. Others think that actors are lazy. Others believe actors cheat.

Whatever the reason, it's important to realize that you will not get blacklisted if you keep trying. There are plenty of jobs available and you'll find them.

You will eventually succeed if you keep trying.

Is there an Hollywood blacklist?

There is a Hollywood blacklist.

However, the list isn’t public. We don't know the names. But, here's why it matters.

The secret reason is that directors and actors who are on the blacklist would not be able to find employment. So they'd go out of business, which means that the studios would lose money. That would result in a reduction in spending on movies. The blacklisted filmmakers would have fewer chances. This could lead to them going bankrupt.

This could eventually lead to more victims.

When someone tries making an Oscar winning movie they might be asked for a contract. This means that they can't publicly criticize their employer. The same goes for any director or producer who wants to get nominated for an award.

That's why you hear stories about how producers pressure directors to remove scenes from their films. Or how directors threaten to walk away from projects that don't fit their vision.

This is why Hollywood has created a blacklist. If you are negative about your employer, you'll most likely go unemployed. That's bad for everyone.

There are many people who have been falsely accused. It's been a struggle to get their names cleared.

This kind of thing must stop before it can happen again. We need to ensure everyone has the right of expression.

We must get rid of the Hollywood blacklist.

What is your most secretive community?

You might be surprised at the answer. This may make you feel uncomfortable as it challenges your perception of reality and the way we live. But there is a reason why this place exists. And it is not what you would expect.

It was called the City of God by ancient Greeks. In the Bible, it was known as the City of Destruction.

It is called Kashi (Kashmir in India). It's also known as Novgorod in Russia.

But here in America, it goes by another name - The Town That Disappeared.

One tiny town in western New York State lost its 1,200 inhabitants without trace. A road sign pointing to the former location of the town was all that was left, except for a few bodies and cars.

This little community vanished and no trace remains to indicate where or when it disappeared. Some say the earth swallowed it up. Some claim it was destroyed by a meteorite impact. Still, others say aliens took it away.

The people of this once-thriving community, however, are positive that the town won't disappear forever. They had just moved to another town.

There's even a website that tracks the disappearances and recoveries of Zugspitz.

The question is, where did this place go? It's in Switzerland, actually!

You can find Zugspitze at the border of Austria and Germany. Just beyond the summit of the mountain is a huge lake called Lake Zugspitze.

I have always been fascinated by the fact that so many towns have vanished, but some remain. Why is it that some disappear while others live on? I decided to investigate.

I was interested in learning more about these mysterious towns that are disappearing. Is it possible for a place to vanish? What makes a place disappear?

There are many theories to explain the phenomenon of disappearing towns. One theory states that a town vanishes when all its buildings are destroyed. Another theory is that the town moves to another place. A third theory holds that the town did not exist.

The fact is that hundreds of towns all over the world have been swept away by the ground, despite theories to the contrary. This video examines both the history and current status.

Statistics

• The average human adult male heart rate is between 70 and 72 beats per minute, while the average for adult women is between 78 and 82 beats, which is significantly faster, according to 2014 published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. (romper.com)
• Your mouth makes a lot of saliva every day It might seem like way too much, but your salivary glands typically produce anywhere from 0.5 and 1.5 liters a day, according to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Medicine and Life. (romper.com)
• In one 2014 study published in the Archives of Medical Science that sought to study the prevalence of these mites, research showed that 41% of the people had them hanging out in their eyelashes. (romper.com)
• You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
• "It is estimated that 75% of people have at least mild gum disease, with the most common symptoms being bleeding when brushing, bad breath, and dark and swollen gums," Dr. Ron Baise, a London-based dentist, tells Romper. (romper.com)

External Links

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• In the dark, humans glow
• Japanese firms encourage their dozy workers to sleep on the job

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nytimes.com

• The Claim: Some People Dream Only in Black and White - The New York Times
• The Letters Warren G. Harding's family didn't want you to see - The New York Times

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

• Demodex species prevalence in eyelash foollicles in different people - PMC
• A pilot study of tongue prints for biometric authentication - PMC

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Secrets of the United States that were declassified

The United States offers a world of opportunities where everyone can succeed. There are many secrets that have been kept under wraps for years and could make a big difference in how we live.

These secrets include:

1. The US government has more than 5,000,000 secret documents. They have yet to release them to the general public. These documents include information on UFO sightings and alien life forms. They also contain information about human cloning and assassination attempts against leaders around the world.
2. In 1947, President Harry Truman directed the creation the Central Intelligence Agency. This organization was created to support the president's decisions in wartime and keep America safe against foreign threats.
3. The CIA used to use mind control experiments against American citizens without their permission. Project MKUltra is a famous example of this.
4. The U.S. military conducted tests on thousands of civilians during World War II. Some of these testing involved exposing soldiers and civilians to mustard gas, as well biological weapons.
5. In 1992 the Pentagon admitted that it had carried out germ warfare testing at Guantanamo.
6. The CIA has secretly built prisons throughout the globe to hold terror suspects. They then send them to countries like Thailand and Poland.
7. Death squads have been funded by the CIA to kill dissidents in Latin America.
8. The US Air Force continues chemical warfare experiments that are in violation to multiple international treaties.
9. The Department of Defense frequently violates its rules regarding animal experimentation on humans.
10. While arresting protesters on the coast, the Coast Guard has repeatedly violated federal law.
11. The Transportation Security Administration conducts illegal searches of ordinary travelers at airports throughout the country.
12. The CIA operates targeted killing programs beyond recognized battlefields using armed drones or "assassination team" methods.
13. The Office of Public Affairs (OPA), oversees the CIA. However, OPA employees continue to write alternative media articles. These articles are then distributed among intelligence agencies or defense contractors. OPA writers claim national security forces have withheld the truth about aliens, UFOs, climate change and other sensitive subjects in order to keep the public from knowing.
14. The US Air Force holds files on over 7 million Americans, which they consider subversive.
15. The US Army has employed undercover agents provocateurs to organize violent protests and race riots.
16. The NSA collects credit card records and phone logs and shares this information with corporations so they can sell advertisements.
17. The FBI has been stockpiling weapons and ammunition since 1980, but most people won't be aware of it. The FBI now stores over 10 million ammo and over 1.5 billion gun rounds!
18. Homeland Security has constructed concentration camps in which prisoners are held, tortured, and then killed. Members of Congress are not allowed to visit these detention centers.
19. The NSA engages in domestic spying campaigns against activists and journalists whose only crime is criticizing government officials or speaking out against abuses.
20. The NSA has massive computer surveillance of innocent citizens. Some are completely unrelated with terrorism.
21. The NSA has mass surveillance on cell phones and email accounts belonging to foreign leaders, celebrities and members of congress.
22. The NSA intercepts financial transactions and tracks the movements of private individuals.
23. The NSA monitors energy production plants and global stock markets.
24. The NSA hacks computer networks and installs keystroke loggers onto computers without obtaining search permits.
25. Cyber warfare techniques are used by the NSA to degrade enemy communications systems.
26. The NSA monitors the social networking sites Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.
27. To spread propaganda and impersonate hackers online, the NSA has created fake online identities.
28. For personal data, the NSA penetrates message boards and chat rooms.
29. To manipulate online discussion groups and forums, the NSA creates fictitious persons.
30. The NSA makes homeless people install spyware on smart phones.